BUFFALO — John Madden spent 10 seasons with the New Jersey Devils, winning the Stanley Cup in 2000 and 2003. He did it again with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010, and he’s already had a successful post-playing career as a scout, NHL assistant coach and AHL head coach since retiring in 2012.

He’s going to add another thrilling moment to his impressive hockey resume in a couple of weeks. Tyler Madden is going to be selected at the 2018 NHL Draft in Dallas, and a proud papa will be on hand to witness it.

John Madden is currently the coach of the Cleveland Monsters, the AHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Tyler Madden is the No. 39-ranked North American skater in this draft, according to NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings.

The younger Madden was born November 9, 1999, and his father celebrated his first championship with the Devils before Tyler’s first birthday. Tyler played this past season in the United States Hockey...